With these, you’ll be in safe hands!
Hand washes and sanitizers used to be a mere accessory for bathroom counters and kitchen sinks, until the pandemic hit. Now that scrubbing hands has been hierarchized on top of the pyramid of combating Covid-19, we’re seeing them re-entering the body care echelon as a major contender. Even the way we shop for them has changed. It used to be a competition of which scent smells best. Today, it’s the label that persuades us to add to cart. Does it fight viruses (or just bacteria)? Is it moisturizing enough for the skin? Does it reek of alcohol? Well, after some rummaging, we’ve found that such hand cleansing products exist. And lucky you, we’ll be introducing you to six fancy hand cleansers so you can look forward to your next wash.
Peaches & Cream
For something a little easier on the nose and eyes, All Thing’s Bubbly should be your first port of call. They’ve raised the hand sanitizer game from tacky transparent bottles into something that can sit proudly on one’s bathroom counter. The scent’s truly delicious as well, just take a whiff of this peaches and cream. We won’t judge if you decide to treat it like a hand cream. Formulated with aloe vera extract, hands will never be stripped again.
Zen-ding Care
When industrial-smelling sanitizers are a dime a dozen, vanilla provides respite. Behind this pleasant fragrance by Zen Zest is a 70% alcohol-based formula that does a superb job of cleaning the hands through and through. Though, their protection won’t cost you dry paws — which we love. Besides, the inclusion of the spray nozzle is a smart move, as it omits the number one common twine we have: over pouring our hand antiseptics.
Pure Escapism
We don’t think Lavender grows in the Philippines, and following SOP, a trip overseas to see the purple flowers is pretty far-fetched. But no need to boo-hoo, there are still ways to bring in a touch of Provence back home. It’s this non-drying Jasmine and Lavender Hand and Body sanitizer spray that’s added with a dash of orange essential oil to soothe the mind. Pricing at Php 139 for 400 ml, that’s even cheaper than your cup of coffee.
The OG
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve scrubbed our hands today, but one thing’s for sure: it’s a lot. And the aftermath? Mountains of plastic bottles ending up in landfills. So, for the sake of our pockets and the environment, opt for Irish Spring’s bar soaps instead. Cartons are made from 100% recycled paperboard, its formula is 98% naturally derived, has an invigorating fragrance, and is suitable for the body as well (gasp, with 12-hour deodorant protection).
Say Aloe To Ivory
While all of us are feeling the brunt of the pandemic, physically and mentally, those with sensitive skin have it way worse. Another thing to add to their gripe list is: the perpetual hand-cleansing (or shall we say skin-wrecking). Fortunately, there’s Ivory’s bar soap to salvage you from suffering. It’s boosted with aloe vera for soothing, and free from the nasty dyes along with heavy perfumes — making it safe to be used over and over again.
Safer With Safeguard
This gallon of hand soap may look understated to the untrained eye, but everyone knows it’s Safeguard that we should trust in terms of effective protection against dirt, bacteria, and germs. By default, this does sound aggressive on the skin but we can assure you that it’s not. With it coming in big size, plus the incorporation of lotion, you already know how in demand this is. And yay for refills!
As long you’re equipped with the pandemic essentials — hand wash, soap, sanitizer, mask, you’re in safe hands. If not, hop onto ZALORA Philippines today to stock up on yours!
